Florida
Hispanic Federation v. Byrd
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Hispanic Federation v. Byrd
Voting Rights
Status: Ongoing
Of all 50 states, Florida ranks 47th in percentage of its eligible citizens who are registered to vote. Yet, in May 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 7050, which bars any noncitizen — regardless of lawful residence status — from working or volunteering for third-party voter registration organizations (3PVROs) who register eligible Floridians to vote. In practice, the law imposes a $50,000 fine on a 3PVRO for each noncitizen who engages in voter-registration work on a 3PVRO’s behalf. This law would silence and put out of business countless community-based groups that rely on both citizens and noncitizens to help eligible voters in their communities participate in their democracy.
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Florida
Nov 2023
Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Florida v. Raymond Rodrigues
The University of Florida chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine filed a lawsuit on November 16, 2023, challenging the Chancellor of the State University System of Florida’s order to state universities to deactivate the student group. This order threatens the students’ constitutionally-protected right to free speech and association in violation of the First Amendment. The ACLU and its partners are seeking a preliminary injunction that would bar the Chancellor and the University of Florida from deactivating the UF SJP.
Status: Ongoing
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Florida
May 2015
United States v. Quartavious Davis
In 2010, the government obtained four people’s cell phone location records over a 67-day period in a criminal investigation in Florida, without a warrant.
Status: Closed (Judgment)
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Florida
Privacy & Technology
United States v. Quartavious Davis
In 2010, the government obtained four people’s cell phone location records over a 67-day period in a criminal investigation in Florida, without a warrant.
May 2015
Status: Closed (Judgment)
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Florida
Jan 2015
Grimsley and Albu v. Scott, et al. - Freedom to Marry in Florida
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the ACLU of Florida, and the Podhurst Orseck law firm have filed a lawsuit in federal court on behalf of eight same-sex couples and SAVE, an LGBT rights organization based in Miami, challenging the state of Florida’s refusal to recognize their marriages, which were performed in other states and recognized by the federal government.
Status: Closed (Judgment)
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Florida
LGBTQ Rights
Grimsley and Albu v. Scott, et al. - Freedom to Marry in Florida
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the ACLU of Florida, and the Podhurst Orseck law firm have filed a lawsuit in federal court on behalf of eight same-sex couples and SAVE, an LGBT rights organization based in Miami, challenging the state of Florida’s refusal to recognize their marriages, which were performed in other states and recognized by the federal government.
Jan 2015
Status: Closed (Judgment)
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Florida
Jun 2014
ACLU of Florida v. City of Sarasota - Stingray Cell Phone Tracking
The ACLU of Florida has filed an emergency motion in court to prevent the Sarasota, Florida, Police Department from continuing to violate state open records laws. After the ACLU submitted a public records request for documents related to the use of “stingray” cell phone tracking devices, the Department initially offered to turn over records. But then it reversed course and allowed the U.S. Marshals Service to seize the files, in violation of state law. The ACLU sued to prevent the Police Department from turning over any more records to the Marshals, and to force it to regain control over the original records and disclose them to the public as required by the state public records law.
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Florida
Privacy & Technology
ACLU of Florida v. City of Sarasota - Stingray Cell Phone Tracking
The ACLU of Florida has filed an emergency motion in court to prevent the Sarasota, Florida, Police Department from continuing to violate state open records laws. After the ACLU submitted a public records request for documents related to the use of “stingray” cell phone tracking devices, the Department initially offered to turn over records. But then it reversed course and allowed the U.S. Marshals Service to seize the files, in violation of state law. The ACLU sued to prevent the Police Department from turning over any more records to the Marshals, and to force it to regain control over the original records and disclose them to the public as required by the state public records law.
Jun 2014
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Florida
Nov 2012
In re: Gill
A challenge to Florida’s ban on adoption by gay parents.
Status: Closed (Judgment)
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Florida
LGBTQ Rights
In re: Gill
A challenge to Florida’s ban on adoption by gay parents.
Nov 2012
Status: Closed (Judgment)
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Florida
Jun 2011
ACLU Seeks Information About Constitutionality of Florida Foreclosure Courts
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Florida
Smart Justice
Racial Justice
ACLU Seeks Information About Constitutionality of Florida Foreclosure Courts
Jun 2011
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